Strawberry Banana Pancakes

Strawberry Banana Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 large banana, peeled 1 cup complete pancake mix ½ cup water nonstick cooking spray 1½ cups unsweetened frozen strawberries ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 

Preparation Pancakes:

1. Place banana in a medium bowl and mash with a fork into small pieces. 
2. Add pancake mix and water into the bowl with the banana. Stir until blended. The batter will be sticky. More water can be added if needed.
3. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat on stovetop.
4. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake into hot skillet. Cook pancakes for about 2 minutes or until they are golden brown in color. Flip pancakes over with a spatula. Cook another 2 minutes or until they are golden brown. Repeat until you have used all the batter. 

Topping:

1. Place frozen berries and applesauce in a small microwave safe bowl. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Be sure to leave a little opening for the steam to get out. 
2. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave on high for 1 minute more. Use pot holders to remove the bowl from the microwave because it may be hot. 

Pancakes and Topping:

1.  Place two pancakes on each plate.
2.  Spoon 1 ⁄3 cup fruit topping over pancakes on each plate. Serve. 

Makes 4 servings. One serving equals 2 pancakes and 1 ⁄3 cup fruit topping. 

Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 10 minutes